Volvo Vah recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 17, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Trucks North America recalls 2012–2016 Volvo Vah

Recall number

15V523000

Brand / firm

Volvo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,319 units

Why it was recalled

Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.